2016 Land Rover LR4
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2016 Land Rover LR4 has 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.0x the segment average of 25. The most common issue is engine problems (29% of all complaints), specifically: car went completely dead while driving, total loss of all power, then would not start. happened several times then was towed to a dealer, they do not know what is wrong. car was 2 days old, 1200 miles. There are 2 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 10 fire reports filed.
49
Total Complaints
2
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
2.0x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 5 of 8)
ENGINE
14 complaints- • CAR WENT COMPLETELY DEAD WHILE DRIVING, TOTAL LOSS OF ALL POWER, THEN WOULD NOT START. HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES THEN WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG. CAR WAS 2 DAYS OLD, 1200 MILES
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 LAND ROVER LR4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. MOMENTS LATER, THE ENGINE WAS RESTARTED AND THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LAND ROVER PASADENA (3485 EAST COLORADO BLVD, PASADENA, CA) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE FAIL
- • MY 16 YEAR OLD SON WAS DRIVING THE 2016 LR4 THAT WE PURCHASED "PRE-CERTIFIED" LESS THAN 3 WEEKS AGO FROM FIELD'S LR IN NORTHBROOK ILLINOIS. GOING 68 ON THE HIGHWAY, THE WHEEL STARTED TO LOCK UP, THE GAS PEDDLE FAILED, AND SMOKE STARTED COMING THROUGH THE VENTS. HE WAS ABLE TO KEEP A COOL HEAD FOR A
“CAR WENT COMPLETELY DEAD WHILE DRIVING, TOTAL LOSS OF ALL POWER, THEN WOULD NOT START. HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES THEN WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG. CAR WAS 2 DAYS OLD, 1200 MILES”
— NHTSA complaint filing
When Problems Appear on the 2016 Land Rover LR4
Based on 24 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 33K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.
ENGINE
Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.
Recalls (2)
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC (Land Rover) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Range Rover Sport and 2010-2016 LR4 vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 or 5.0L V8 engines. The fuel outlet flange mounted on the fuel tank may crack, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel outlet flange, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2022. Owners may contact Land Rover customer service at 1-800-637-6837. Land Rover's number for this recall is N623.
Fuel Cost Calculator for 2016 Land Rover LR4
Live EIA pricesBased on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.
5-Year Gas Price History
EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → todaySource: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.
Estimated Insurance Cost for 2016 Land Rover LR4
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Land Rover New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Land Rover. If you're buying a used 2016 LR4, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Land Rover dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 49 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ENGINE: CAR WENT COMPLETELY DEAD WHILE DRIVING, TOTAL LOSS OF ALL POWER, THEN WOULD NOT START. HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES THEN WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG. CAR WAS 2 DAYS OLD, 1200 MILES
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: CAR WENT COMPLETELY DEAD WHILE DRIVING, TOTAL LOSS OF ALL POWER, THEN WOULD NOT START. HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES THEN WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG. CAR WAS 2 DAYS OLD, 1200 MILES
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: CAR WENT COMPLETELY DEAD WHILE DRIVING, TOTAL LOSS OF ALL POWER, THEN WOULD NOT START. HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES THEN WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG. CAR WAS 2 DAYS OLD, 1200 MILES
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: GAS TANK DUST COVER CRACKED, LEAKING FRANK FUEL OVER THE TANK, ONTO VEHICLE COMPONENTS AND ONTO THE FLOOR WITH ASSOCIATED FUMES. VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL WHILE STATIONARY IN THE GARAGE, LEAKING FUMES INTO THE HOUSE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LAND ROVER FOR REPAIRS. REPAIR TEAM NOTED THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 2 recalls have been completed — free at any Land Rover dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Land Rover LR4 — Year Comparison
How does 2016 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 49
- Recalls
- 2
- Fire reports
- 10
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 8
- Segment avg
- 25
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